Brooke Rollins says she'll shield farmers from impacts of Trump's tariffs in ag secretary nomination hearing
Neither of Texas’ two senators serve on the Senate Agriculture Committee. But both Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz introduced Rollins at Thursday’s hearing, calling her a “no-brainer.” Both have known Rollins for decades going back to her time in the Texas governor’s office and leading the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Key Takeaways from Brooke Rollins’ Confirmation Hearing for Agriculture Secretary
During her confirmation hearing, she emphasized her dedication to agriculture and addressed her stance on ethanol, the Renewable Fuel Standard, tariff impact aid for farmers and Prop 12.
WATCH LIVE: Brooke Rollins testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for agriculture secretary
The former White House aide, who served as Trump's domestic policy chief during his first administration, previously served as the general deputy counsel and policy advisor for former Texas Gov. Rick Perry.
Brooke Rollins Embraces Big Ag Priorities At Senate Hearing
Washington, D.C. — At Department of Agriculture Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins’ Senate Confirmation hearing today, the prospective Donald Trump-appointee embraced several Big Ag legislative and regulatory priorities that would bolster corporate factory farms to the detriment of the environment, climate, small farmers and rural communities.
Confirmation hearing for Ag Secretary Nominee Brooke Rollins underway
The confirmation hearing for President Trump’s nominee to lead the USDA is underway. During her opening comments before the U.S. Senate Ag Committee, Brooke Rollins of Texas outlined some of her priorities for the department if she is confirmed.
Raphael Warnock questions Brooke Rollins | Trump agriculture secretary nominee
Brooke Rollins, President Donald Trump's agriculture secretary nominee, faced questioning from senators on Thursday in Washington.
USDA pick Rollins to ‘follow and listen’ to farmers on deportations
Brooke L. Rollins appears on course for confirmation as Agriculture secretary despite being pressed Thursday by Democrats about farm labor shortages that could result from President Donald Trump’s ...
USDA secretary nominee says politics shouldn’t influence California wildfire response
Efforts by the U.S. Forest Service to fight wildfires in California shouldn’t be influenced by politics, President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Thursday at ...
Food stamps: Agriculture nominee says she ‘can’t commit’ to opposing cuts to SNAP
Rollins said that while she cannot make a commitment to opposing cuts, she can commit to “a lot of time, a lot of thought, a lot of conversation.” ...
Trump pick to lead USDA eyes payments to farmers to cover trade losses from tariffs
President Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Thursday she would consider direct payments ...
Trump’s Agriculture Pick Addresses Tariff and Immigration Impact on Farmers
Brooke Rollins, the president’s nominee to lead the Agriculture Department, will appear before the Senate agriculture committee on Thursday.
Brooke Rollins’ to-do list
Here’s what’s on USDA nominee Brooke Rollins’ to-do list. 1. Confirmation hearing: The Senate Ag Committee will meet for ...
Trump's USDA secretary pick led group opposed to ethanol, farm subsidies
President Donald Trump's pick to run the Agriculture Department, Brooke Rollins, led an organization that opposed ethanol ...
Trump’s Agriculture Pick Set for Senate Hot Seat Over Biofuels
President Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee American farming was once head of a group that was among the loudest opponents of ...